Wales' new Archbishop, has said that same-sex couples could be blessed in wedding ceremonies in the churches in five years. Reverend Andrew John said that the Church in Wales should be an inclusive place and should "welcome people, where they are, who they are."
Last year, the Church voted to allow couples to have their civil partnerships blessed and recognised. Blessings for weddings are slowly being introduced for an 'experimental' period of 5 years. However, individual clergy are able to opt-out if they don't agree with the ceremony taking place. Read More: 'Cardiff Labour council candidate stands by anti-trans comments despite criticism'
The new Archbishop told the BBC t hat he would be "radical" in his new role but not a politician. He said that the decision made him "enormously heartened." Last year, the Church in Wales passed legislation with a two-thirds majority allowing the experiment to be carried out.
